The Artistic and Cultural History of Tarot, from Renaissance Italy to Modern Day

Fatherhood, with Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr stops by to take calls and talk about his memoir, The Man of Many Fathers, and lessons he's learned on fatherhood, and more. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Artistic and Cultural History of Tarot, from Renaissance Italy to Modern Day

Tarot cards hold a specific place in society, popular for their divination imagery and fortune-telling. The Morgan Library and Museum has organized a new exhibit about the artistic and cultural history of Tarot cards, Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions [https://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions/tarot]. Morgan curators Joshua O’Driscoll, Frank Trujillo, and Claire Gilman discuss the show, on view through October 4. Plus, listeners share their interest in tarot cards Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images: Tarot card depicting the Moon, 1490, by Antonio Cicognara (active ca 1480-1500). Italy, 15th century. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'They,' by Wendell Berry

Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections. Today's poem is "They" by Wendell Berry. Produced by Simon Close Mixing by Amber D Bruce Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop Art by Greg Ruth Series co-created by Nick Offerman, Simon Close and Carla Parisi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Remembering Allen Ginsberg

The prominent beatnik poet Allen Ginsberg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-P2fILsLH8] would have turned 100 this June. To commemorate his birthday this Pride Month, we speak with writer Ira Silverberg, and reflect on his legacy as a pioneering gay, Jewish, and socialist writer and iconoclast. Plus we hear from listeners about their favorite Ginsberg poems.   Photo by KEYSTONE-FRANCE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Exploring the Cultural Impact of Earth, Wind & Fire

A new documentary from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson explores the musical origins and lasting cultural impact of Earth, Wind & Fire. Questlove joins us to discuss "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szznn02Nli0]" which is now streaming on HBO Max. Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage: Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2011 in Washington, DC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.